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In order to move easily around Budapest or to reach the typical villages located around the Hungarian capital city, the best solution would be renting a car at the Budapest Airport or at one of the many renting companies located in the center of Budapest.
Renting a car to visit Budapest is definitely a cheap solution and the perfect way to be independent and move freely around the surroundings of the city. If you choose to move around the Hungarian capital city by car, there are various available options from the biggest international companies to small local agencies.
Given the low rates of public transportation in Budapest, one may think that renting a car may not be the right choice to save some money. However, it is worth to mention that car renting prices in Budapest are way cheaper compared to other European capital cities.
The Budapest international airport Ferenc Liszt is the main hub in Hungary, offering connections to the main cities in Europe and worldwide.
The car renting area within Budapest airport is located at Terminal 2B, just outside the arrivals area. Here you will find international car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar, as well as small local companies.
Choosing to rent a car at Budapest airport means not to worry about relaying on public transportation if your flight delays, especially at night time.
Stesso discorso vale nel calcolo dei tempi per arrivare all’aeroporto per il volo di ritorno: basterà soltanto calcolare il tempo che si impiegherà per arrivare all’aeroporto e i tempi tecnici di riconsegna del veicolo.
Also arriving to the airport to fly out of Budapest can be more convenient; instead of using public transportations you will only have to consider the time that it will take to drive all the way to the airport and drop back your rented car.
It is advisable to book your car before departure, in order to have more options and offers. Choosing to rent a car straight at the airport may be more expensive compared to renting a car in advance.
There are a number of car rental companies in Budapest, and each one follows different rules. In general, in order to rent a car in Hungary you must be at least 21 and you must have a driving license for at least one year. However, the age limits may change according to the company; some have stricter rules, like Hertz for example, which requires a minimum age of 25 years old.
It is important to make sure that all basic insurance services related to possible damages and responsibilities are included in the offer. Other available options and details that you should take in consideration are the unlimited mileage and the gas tank policy.
As we have previously mentioned, many companies have offices at the international Budapest airport; in alternative, it is possible to pick up the car at one of the most important hotels in Budapest.
Traffic in Budapest may be pretty chaotic, but you should not worry about it. If you don’t feel like driving around the city center, you can still leave your car at one of the many private parking located close to the main underground stations.
These parkings are located slightly off the touristic center, but near the main tram and bus stations. For instance, Kobànya-Kispest and Uipest-Vàroskapu are located near the underground M3 station. You will reach the city center in less than fifteen minutes without having to worry about traffic jams and parking spots.
In order to drive on highways in Hungary it is mandatory to purchase the e-vignette or the “autopálya matrica”. If traveling on non-urban roads, it is mandatory to use anti-dazzle headlight during the day, and the use of seat belt is compulsory for both front and rear seats.
Speed limits:
All international car rental agencies present within the airport of Budapest maintain schedules in line with flight arrivals, every day from Monday to Sunday. However some low cost car rental or local agencies around airport of Budapest may observe different times
To be on the safe side, we recommend that you check with your car rental agency.
The following models are some examples of the cars that you can rent at airport of Budapest.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Budapest.
More and more people are choosing to rent a car to reduce contacts and increase social distancing, avoiding the often crowded public transport.
Car rental companies are committed to higher hygiene standards to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus.
All the safety measures we are accustomed to are taken at the rental desks and the cars are disinfected after each rental, especially the areas most at risk, such as seats, gearboxes, handles and steering wheel.
Undoubtedly yes. During the pandemic, almost all car rental companies in Budapest were forced to reduce their car fleet to reduce operating costs.
When tourism in Budapest has restarted, due to the crisis in raw materials and electronic components, they have not managed to buy back enough cars.
The consequence is that today every company has far fewer cars than in 2019 and cannot cope with the high demand. This leads to higher prices and less availability, especially during the high season.
The advice we give you is therefore to book the car well in advance, both to get the best prices but above all to be sure of having a rental car.
To reserve a car in Budapest a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Budapest allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Budapest always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
If you have decided to rent a car, we recommend that you use the form below which will allow you to compare the rates and availability of all car rental companies in real time and with a single search.
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